Goulet Pens is a small business near Richmond, Virginia, founded in 2009, selling fountain pens, bottled ink, ink samples, notebooks, paper and pen accessories.
Its email welcome reward is a free Random Ink Sample 5-Pack rather than money off, and US standard shipping turns free over $99.
Goulet Pens caters to everyone from first-time fountain pen users to collectors. Pens can be browsed by nib style, including flex, italic and stub nibs, with a starter section for beginners and gold-nib models further up. Inks are sorted by color and by property, such as scented, shimmering, sheening or water-resistant formulas. The shop also carries Goulet Exclusives, limited editions and a Bottom Shelf of pre-owned and cosmetically flawed items.
Much of the site is built around teaching. Comparison tools called Swab Shop, Nib Nook and Pen Plaza let shoppers compare ink colors, nibs and pens side by side, and Fountain Pen 101 is a five-video series for newcomers, backed by a blog of reviews, tips and how-to guides.
When shoppers look for Goulet Pens coupons
Goulet Pens coupon searches peak in December, about 1.3× a typical month, and dip lowest in June.
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Does Goulet Pens offer free shipping?
Yes. US standard shipping costs $8.95 under $99 and is free above it, including to APO/FPO addresses.
How long does Goulet Pens shipping take?
Orders placed by 11 AM ET ship the same day, others within 2 business days, and FedEx 2-Day to Overnight runs $19.50-$55.
What is Goulet Pens' return policy?
Requests need approval within 30 days of the order, and refunds go to your card or a Goulet gift card, with no direct exchanges.
More about shopping at Goulet Pens
Alaska and Hawaii
Orders to either state pay a $4.50 surcharge, and FedEx can't deliver to PO boxes or US territories.
Return fees
Uncleaned pens cost $15, missing parts up to 10%, and return shipping is yours unless the item is defective or damaged.
Not returnable
Bottom Shelf items, ink samples, opened inks, gift cards and some high-end pens can't be sent back.
Gift cards
Goulet sells gift cards from $5 to $500, handy for a pen fan whose taste you can't guess.
International
DHL eCommerce or FedEx carry overseas orders with duties and taxes paid by you, and UK orders need a $200 minimum.
Goulet Pens runs its store on Shopify, so the discount box is in the order summary on the checkout page.
Sign up for emails before your first order, since the welcome coupon arrives by email and adds a free Random Ink Sample 5-Pack.
That sampler suits an ink shop well: samples let you try colors before you commit to a bottle, and opened bottles can't be returned.
Selected products come with a gift with purchase, and giftable package sets carry their own savings, so check those listings before reaching for a code.
A military discount exists too, explained on its own instructions page.
Where the code box sits on Shopify's standard checkout (illustration; screens vary).
More ways to save at Goulet Pens
The Bottom Shelf section sells gently used and scratch-and-dent items at a discount, a cheaper way into a pen you've been eyeing.
The trade-off is firm, because Bottom Shelf items can't be returned.
If you do send a pen back, clean it first to avoid the $15 fee.
Orders placed by 11 AM ET leave the same business day, so a morning order gets moving fasteSt. EU customers can also cancel within 14 days of receiving items.
Goulet Pens questions, answered
What is the Goulet Pens welcome offer?
Signing up for the Goulet newsletter emails you a welcome coupon for a free Random Ink Sample 5-Pack.
Does Goulet Pens charge to return a pen?
A $15 fee applies if a returned pen isn't cleaned, and up to 10% can be charged for missing parts. You also pay return shipping unless the item arrived defective or damaged.
When do Goulet orders ship?
Orders placed by 11 AM ET ship the same business day, and others ship within 2 business days. No delivery date is promised.
Can Bottom Shelf pens be returned?
Bottom Shelf items, the gently used or scratch-and-dent pieces sold at a discount, are not returnable.
Does Goulet Pens offer a military discount?
The store has a military discount instructions page, which is the place to check the amount and how to qualify.
Does Goulet Pens ship to the UK?
UK orders need a $200 minimum and travel by DHL eCommerce or FedEx. You cover the duties and taxes.